Sausage and Wild Mushroom Quiche, A Book Review and the Weekly Menu

Crumbled pork sausage, wild mushroom mixture and Boursin cheese flavored with Garlic and Chives is the base for this Quiche that creates its own crust as it bakes.

I was making this dish while reading A New Day Rising, the second in the Red River Series.....

Spanish Baked Fish with Potatoes inspired by Parallel Mothers #MoviesandMunchies

Potatoes, thinly sliced and par-cooked in olive oil before being layered into a casserole and topped with cod fillets, and covered in a savory sauce.

I was inspired to make this dish after watching Parallel Mothers, our Movies and Munchies film for May.  

Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins #MuffinMonday

These muffins filled with sausage, spinach, and cheese, are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast and work just as well when you want to enjoy a leisurely breakfast with a cup of coffee once the others have grabbed theirs and gone......

It's Muffin Monday......

Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms #SundayFunday

These mushroom caps stuffed with Boursin and Parmesan Cheeses are a great start to a party by themselves or as part of an appetizer buffet.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are having a blast with this Fungi.  Fungi....fun guy... having a blast...get it?... Oh never mind.....

Birthdays Galore and an extended Weekly Menu

We have been busy celebrating around here. April and May are busy months for us.  Last week we had 3 children with birthdays.  

We didn't get to celebrate with Chuck this year as he lives in Virginia but his birthday was yesterday and we did get to sing to him by telephone. 

Today is our German son, Max's, birthday.  We will celebrate with him very soon when we arrive in Germany.  He will spend a few days being our tour guide while we are there.  I can't wait!!

Our daughter, Jessica's birthday was Wednesday but we are celebrating tonight with a Fish Fry and Birthday Cake at the house.

Today is also the day we celebrate being blessed with Kirsten, born into Heaven on this date.  We went to a Mass this morning in her honor. and tomorrow the choir will be singing at a Mass dedicated to her.  I cannot explain the hole left in my heart and life without her being beside me, physically, but I know she is with me constantly.

We will be going out for dinner tomorrow night after Mass.  Thursday is our Anniversary. One of our favorite places is a local steakhouse on Thursday nights.  They have great food and a wonderful woman who does a great job with vocals serenading while we eat.  I think 32 years calls for dinner and dancing.

Friday, the dogs go into the groomer, and I will be prepping for Frank's Birthday celebration on Saturday.  Sunday we head slightly north to Bay City for a few days.  This is where Frank's naval ship was built and he and his shipmates are having a reunion.  

I am sharing a slightly extended Weekly Menu to cover Frank's Birthday Celebration which is going to start off with some Fiesta foods for Cinco de Mayo.  There will be no Weekly Menu posted for  the following week as we will be out of town.

Saturday

Out for dinner after Mass for Kirsten

Sunday Supper

Grilled Steaks

Baked Potatoes

Grilled Asparagus, Mushrooms and Onions

Monday

Dinner at the Greene's

Tuesday

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Wednesday

Grilled Hot Dogs

Macaroni Salad

Thursday-Our Anniversary

Out for Dinner and Dancing 

Friday

Grilled Pork Chops

Potato Planks

Baked Beans

Saturday-Frank's Birthday 

Cocktails and Appetizers

Assorted Margaritas

Chips with Mexican Five Layer Dip, Guac and Salsa

Mexican Chicken Wings

Dinner

Hamburgers (Both Beef and Vegan)

Grilled Stadium Kielbasa and Vegan Sausage on Buns

Condiment Bar (including Sauerkraut)

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Potato Salad by Rebecca

Macaroni Salad

Cole Slaw

Dessert

Strawberry Torte

Birthday Cake

Ice Cream

Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich and a Book Review #FoodieHolidays

Maple Glazed Bacon, Fried Egg, and Cheese sandwiched between French Bread and Grilled to a golden brown.  Breakfast has never tasted this good.

It's National Grilled Cheese Month.....

I is for Instant Pot

This delicious bean soup, made in an Instant Pot, requires no soaking or precooking of the beans making it a perfect meal for busy days.